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Error identification in a computer-based network

US8385213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Robert Bielig · Burgthann, DE
Thomas Hertlein · Korschenbroich, DE
Roland Knörl · Dormitz, DE
Frank Strobel · Ebermannstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 7, 2008
Grant date	Feb 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 8, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L43/50
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for identifying possible error causes in a network having a plurality of computer-based nodes is provided. The method comprises proceeding from a control node, the execution of a test module in each case running locally on all or on selected nodes that are to be tested is triggered for the purpose of identifying possible error causes on the respective node; testing of a network connection between all or selected nodes that are to be tested for the purpose of identifying possible error causes; and recording of a result including one error cause, provided such a cause can be identified.

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